Cyber Posture

NIST 800-53 r5 · Controls catalogue · Family PE

PE-16Delivery and Removal

Authorize and control {{ insert: param, pe-16_prm_1 }} entering and exiting the facility; and Maintain records of the system components.

Last updated: 09 May 2026 03:25 UTC

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ATT&CK techniques this control mitigates (0)

Weaknesses this control addresses (5)AI

CWEs ranked by how often they appear in real CVEs. The rationale describes how this control reduces exploitability of each weakness class.

CWE Name CVEs Why this control addresses it
CWE-284Improper Access Control4,832Enforces physical access controls on deliveries and removals to prevent unauthorized access to the facility and system components.
CWE-269Improper Privilege Management2,907Manages physical access privileges by restricting who can deliver or remove system components.
CWE-732Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource1,824Ensures correct permission assignments for critical physical resources during delivery and removal processes.
CWE-285Improper Authorization1,230Requires explicit authorization for items and components entering or leaving the facility.
CWE-1263Improper Physical Access Control13Directly implements authorization and control of physical items entering and exiting the facility to prevent improper physical access.

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